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Par BRAHMS JOHANNES. Braham's second symphony was an instant success when it first premiered in 1877. From its ingenious treatment of attractive melodic ideas in the first movement and the somber adagio, to the lyrical charm of the allegretto and the finale's robust cheerfulness, it is a delightful combination of enchanting melodies and masterly thematic treatment. A staple of the repertoire, it i…

Your students will find this popular Foster folk song fun to learn and play. The contrasts in dynamics and pizzicato will keep players interested in rehearsal and make it fulfilling to play in performance. Even the cellos and basses get to play the melody! (1:10) / Orchestre A Cordes

Par MILHAUD DARIUS. French composer and teacher, Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) was a prolific composer of the 20th century as a member of 'Les Six'. His compositions remain highly regarded, Jacob's Dreams being no exception. Milhaud 's compositions are influenced by jazz and polytonality, as exemplified in Jacob's Dreams. Composed in 1949, Jacob's Dreams is a dance suite, written for Oboe, Violin, Vi…

Viola Part. Par COBB CELIA. Top Banana is a collection of 20 performance pieces for young string players (Grades 1–2+), for solo or group playing, composed by Celia Cobb and Naomi Yandell. Drawing on a wide range of moods and styles, the pieces are intended to inspire communicative and committed performances in any concert or exam situation. Each piece aims to capture the musical imagination and t…

One of the best-known and loved scripture passages of all time, 1 Corinthians 13, is set to compelling music and a flowing arrangement. The optional cello obbligato adds to the richness of the presentation. Masterful! / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Par MILLER DONALD. These books are arranged to be performed with various combinations of instruments. This volume presents some of the most beloved repertoire for the Christmas season. Some works are well known, others will sound fresh and new to most players. The pieces may be performed as a solo for each instrument (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola or Cello) with piano accompaniment, or as duets or tri…

This critical edition of the Trio is an excerpt from the COMPLETE WORKS OF CLAUDE DEBUSSY, Series III, volume 1. Debussy's Piano Trio, his second surviving instrumental work, dates from late summer 1880, just as the composer was turning eighteen. The Trio was long thought to have survived only in an autograph score of its opening movement, plus a cello part showing three more movements. In the ear…

For Soprano, Cello and Piano. Par WERNICK RICHARD. A new 14 1/2 minute chamber works written by Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Wernick for Andre Emelianoff, who premiered it last December with Margaret Chalker and John Van Buskirk. The text, from the 2nd-century mystic Shimon bar Yochai, is in both English and Hebrew. 2 copies needed for performance. For college, conservatory, professional, librari…

Par COHEN MARY. Superduets Book 2 provides a wonderful new repertoire of original and entertaining duets for beginner violinists. It is designed to build on techniques that have been learned in Supeduets Book 1 and can be started as soon as players have mastered octave scale in D and G. Consolidating skills such as rhythmic confidence and aural perception, and exploring a wide range of techniques,…

Par TOULON JACQUES. after J. S. Bach - Suite No. 1 for 'cello/ Etude / Trombone